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Track Classifications

Track Classification is designed to help four wheel drivers select tracks that are best suited to their own ability and the ability of their vehicle. The following have been adopted from the National Track Classifications with additional comments added relevant for the Qld 4WD Club by laws.

 

Easy

Medium

Difficult

Very
Difficult

Overview Description

All Wheel Drive and High Range 4WD. Novice Drivers.

Mainly High Range 4WD but Low Range required.Some 4WD experience recommended.

Significant Low Range 4WD with standard 4WD ground clearance. Should have 4WD driver training.

Low Range 4WD with High ground clearance. Experienced Drivers.

Advisory Sign

Trip ratings easy

Trip ratings medium

Trip ratings difficult

Trip ratings very difficult

Expected terrain and track conditions

Mostly unsealed roads with no obstacles and minor gradients.

Tracks with some steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy sections. May have shallow water crossings.

Tracks with frequent steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy sections. Possible water crossings.

Tracks with frequent very steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy sections. May have difficult river crossings.

Vehicle Suitability

All Wheel Drive and High Range 4WD. Can be low clearance with single range and road tyres.

Suitable for medium clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain or road tyres.

Suitable for medium to high clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain tyres.

Suitable for high clearance vehicles with dual range and tyres suitable for the terrain (Mud Terrain Tyres).

Recovery Equipment

Qld 4x4 Club minimum requirements.

Qld 4x4 Club minimum requirements.

Qld 4x4 Club minimum requirements.

Winch/Recovery Equipment required.
Qld 4x4 Club minimum requirements.

Driver Training / Experience

Suitable for novice drivers

Recommended that drivers have experience or 4WD training. Recommended to be done in groups of vehicles.

Recommended for drivers with reasonable experience or 4WD training. To be done in groups of vehicles.

Drivers with extensive experience and advanced training should only attempt as there are several technical challenges. Recommended to be done in groups of four or more vehicles.

Weather

May more be difficult in wet conditions

Will be more difficult in wet conditions.

Will be more difficult in wet conditions.

Will be more difficult in wet conditions.